Ready to fight - like certain bandits? (5)

I believe the answer is:

armed

(Other definitions for armed that I've seen before include "brachiate?" , "Equipped with weapons" , "Being equipped with 25 Across" , "ready for exchange?" , "Carrying a gun" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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